Parliamentary questions
Bill Wilson
101 questions tabled in the Scottish Parliament, most recent first.
29 Oct 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how it defines sustainable economic growth and, in particular, what attention it accords to matters outwith the measurement of GDP.
Answer · John Swinney: <i >The Government Economic Strategy</i> sets out the Scottish Government''s definition of sustainable economic growth, which is defined as building a dynamic and growing economy that will provide prosperity and opportunities for all, while ensuring that futu…
29 Oct 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it took before and has taken since May 2007 to “review the evidence on the options for additional and improved ways of measuring progress, and report by the end of 2006”, as set out in paragraph 14.18 of Choosing our future: Scotland’s sustainable development strategy, and whe…
Answer · Michael Russell: An Additional Measures of Progress Steering Group was set up in 2006 to review the evidence on the options for additional and improved ways of measuring progress. In concluding its work the Steering Group presented three recommendations on additional and impr…
27 Jun 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to amend Schedules 1A and A1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended, and when it expects to consult on any proposals for amendment.
Answer · Michael Russell: The Scottish Government will shortly issue a consultation document with proposals to revise the species of bird listed in Schedules 1A and A1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.</p>
5 Jun 2008 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide an update with regard to country-of-origin labelling in the food service sector in Scotland.
Answer · Richard Lochhead: We remain committed to introducing measures and have been in discussions with our key stakeholders, the European Commission and others about the way forward.</p>
14 May 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it will publish the criteria for eligibility for support from the Climate Challenge Fund and whether local sports clubs, local branches of national NGOs, local projects run by charities, and community partnerships with national NGOs will be eligible to apply.
Answer · Richard Lochhead: The Climate Challenge Fund is due to be opened in the coming weeks by ministers, when guidance and the full details of eligibility for communities wishing to apply for the fund will be announced. Primarily the fund will be open to local voluntary, not-for-pro…
20 Mar 2008 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is aware of the recent conference held in Paisley at which various voluntary and public Renfrewshire agencies agreed a new addiction strategy and a joint alcohol policy and, in light of the rate of alcohol-related deaths in the west of Scotland, what steps will be taken to ensu…
Answer · Shona Robison: I am aware of the Changing Culture “ the impact of alcohol in Renfrewshire conference and welcome the joint approach to developing local policy and strategy. It is through such partnership working, at a local level, that we will tackle alcohol misuse and alco…
26 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students who, in each of the last five years, attended a course of no more than one year’s duration also attended a further education course in the previous year of an equivalent or higher academic level.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The percentage of further education students at Scotland's colleges who attended a course of not more than one year's duration and also attended a further education course in the previous year of an equivalent or higher academic level, as a percentage of all …
18 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans there are to continue the New Futures Fund beyond March 2008.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: There are no plans to continue with a separate New Futures Fund. From April 2008 the Fairer Scotland Fund will be in place across Scotland to tackle area based and individual poverty and to help more people access and sustain employment opportunities.</p>
18 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the recorded outcomes were of the New Futures Fund from 2006 to 2008 when it was administered by community planning partnerships.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The purpose of the New Futures Successor Fund “ funding which ends 31 March 2008 “ was to mainstream the learning from the successful New Futures Fund approach. We have asked community planning partnerships to report on this at the end of May.</p>
18 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the recorded outcomes were of Phase 2 of the New Futures Fund.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: New Futures Fund was delivered by Scottish Enterprise (SEN) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Phase 2 of the New Futures Fund ran from April 2002 to June 2005 and outcomes included; entry to other Welfare to Work programmes, community based training…
18 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the recorded outcomes were of Phase 1 of the New Futures Fund.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: New Futures Fund was delivered by Scottish Enterprise (SEN) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Phase 1 of the New Futures Fund ran from April 1999 to March 2002 and outcomes included; entry to Welfare to Work programmes, community based training, voc…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students studying for a recognised qualification below SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years completed 25% of the course but failed to gain a qualification.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9800 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at:</p> <p ><a href="http://www.scottish.parliame…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students studying for a recognised qualification below SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years completed 25% of the course but failed to gain a qualification.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9799 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students studying for a recognised qualification above SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years completed 25% of the course but failed to gain a qualification.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I have provided the following table which will answer the questions S3W-9800 and S3W-9802.</p> <p >Disabled FE enrolments at Scottish colleges, by level of study and outcome as a percentage of all disabled FE enrolments in Scottish colleges who completed 25…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students studying for a recognised qualification above SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years completed 25% of the course but failed to gain a qualification.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I have provided the following table which will answer the questions; S3W-9799, S3W-9801.</p> <p align=left >FE Enrolments at Scottish Colleges, by Level of Study and Outcome as a Percentage of all FE Enrolments in Scottish Colleges who Completed 25% of thei…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students studying for a recognised qualification below SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years failed to complete 25% of the course.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9790 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students studying for a recognised qualification below SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years failed to complete 25% of the course.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9789 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students studying for a recognised qualification above SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years failed to complete 25% of their course.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9789 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students studying for a recognised qualification above SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years failed to complete 25% of the course.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9789 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students studied for a recognised qualification above SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9789 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students studied for a recognised qualification above SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9789 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students studied for a recognised qualification below SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9789 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students studied for a recognised qualification below SVQ level 3 in each of the last five years.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9789 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/weba…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students attended courses that did not lead to a recognised qualification in each of the last five years.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I refer the member to the answer to question S3W-9789 on 28 February 2008. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament''s website, the search facility for which can be found at:</p> <p ><a href="http://www.scottish.parliame…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students attended courses that did not lead to a recognised qualification in each of the last five years.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: I have provided the following table which will answer the questions S3W-9789, S3W-9791, S3W-9793, S3W-9795, S3W-9797.</p> <p align=left >FE Enrolments at Scottish Colleges, by Level of Study and 25% Course Completion</p> <p >as a Percentage of all FE Enrol…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students who, in each of the last five years, attended a course of not more than one year’s duration also attended a further education course in the previous year of an equivalent or higher academic level.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The percentage of disabled further education students at Scotland''s colleges who attended a course of not more than one year''s duration and also attended a further education course in the previous year of an equivalent or higher academic level, as a percent…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of disabled further education students who, in each of the last five years, attended a course of not more than one year’s duration also attended a further education course in the previous year.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The percentage of disabled further education students at Scotland's colleges who attended a course of not more than one year's duration and also attended a further education course in the previous year, as a percentage of all disabled further education studen…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students who, in each of the last five years, attended a course of not more than one year’s duration also attended a further education course in the previous year.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The percentage of further education students at Scotland''s colleges who attended a course of not more than one year''s duration and also attended a further education course in the previous year, as a percentage of all further education students studying a co…
13 Feb 2008 · Written Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what percentage of further education students were recorded as (a) disabled, (b) able-bodied or (c) status unknown in each of the last five years and, of those recorded as status unknown, how many (i) failed and (ii) refused to respond.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop: The following table shows the percentage of further education enrolments at Scotland''s colleges for which (a) a disability was stated, (b) no disability was stated, (c) where disability information was (i) unknown or (ii) refused, for the last five academic …
16 Jan 2008 · General Question
To ask the Scottish Executive, in view of the fact that sea levels are rising and that the rise might exceed five metres by 2095, whether it plans to prepare contingency maps of areas that may have to be lost to the sea.
Answer · Michael Russell: The most recent assessment ofsea level rise by the UK Climate Impacts Partnership was made in 2002 and suggestsa rise by up to 600mm by 2080. This assessment will be updated in October 2008 inthe light of which we will consider further the need to prepare con…